Commercial Finance Manager

Zambrero; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 150 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Plate4Plate program

Great career growth opportunities

Sydney Circular Quay office

Résumé du poste

Zambrero in Sydney is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Manager to partner with our Commercial, Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain teams, owning budgeting, forecasts and long-range planning. You will turn data into strategic recommendations that boost sales, margins and franchise health.

You will lead a small team, drive standardisation of planning, and deliver weekly and monthly dashboards for the CFO and Board, using BI and AI tools to inform decisions across the network.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of finance experience with FP&A or business partnering.
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience in multi-site consumer/retail/hospitality/FMCG or franchising; QSR preferred.
• Strong understanding of restaurant economics and profitability.
• Advanced financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Advanced Excel and BI experience; Pronto, Power BI, Snowflake and AI tools appreciated.

Responsabilités

• Lead annual budget, rolling forecast and long-range planning for all sites.
• Build driver-based models for sales, restaurant margins, royalties, labour, costs and capex.
• Evaluate LT offers, pricing, promotions, menu innovation and new restaurant investment.
• Partner with Supply Chain on commodity exposure and margins.
• Develop restaurant and franchise profitability insights and benchmarking.
• Deliver weekly and monthly commercial reporting and dashboards for CFO, Leadership Team and Board.
• Lead, coach and develop two direct reports.
• Drive standardisation and automation of planning and reporting (BI and AI tools).

Connaissances

FP&A

Business partnering

Leadership

Financial modelling

Excel

BI platforms

Power BI

Snowflake

AI tools

Stakeholder management

Formation

CA/CPA or equivalent

Outils

Pronto

Power BI

Snowflake

AI tools

Excel

Description du poste

Zambrero is on a mission to make a difference, a big difference. With more than 350 restaurants across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States, we serve fresh, healthy Mexican food while working to end world hunger.

Through our Plate 4 Plate Program, for every burrito or bowl purchased a meal is donated to someone in need. Since inception, with the help of our customers, we have donated over 100 million meals to those in need.

About the role

In the position of Commercial Finance Manager, you will be the principal finance business partner for our Commercial, Marketing, Operations, Development and Supply Chain teams, turning data into the recommendations that drive sales, margins, returns and franchise network health. You'll own the annual budget, rolling forecasts and long-range planning, and evaluate the strategic initiatives that shape where Zambrero goes next.

What You'll Do

• Lead the annual budget, rolling forecast and long-range planning across Support Office and corporate restaurants
• Build driver-based models for sales, restaurant margins, royalties, labour, food costs and capital expenditure
• Lead financial evaluation of limited-time offers, pricing, promotions, menu innovation and new restaurant investment
• Partner with Supply Chain on commodity exposure, supplier pricing and margin protection
• Develop restaurant and franchise partner profitability insights and benchmarking
• Deliver weekly and monthly commercial reporting and dashboards for the CFO, Leadership Team and Board
• Lead, coach and develop two direct reports
• Drive standardisation and automation of planning and reporting, including BI and AI-enabled tools

About you

• 7+ years' finance experience, including significant FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering exposure, with experience leading a small team
• CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification
• Background in multi-site consumer, retail, hospitality, FMCG or franchising; QSR experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of restaurant economics, franchise partner profitability, margins, pricing and supply chain cost drivers
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills, including scenario analysis and investment appraisal
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI platforms; Pronto, Power BI, Snowflake and AI tools well regarded
• Excellent commercial judgement and the ability to translate complex data into clear recommendations for non-financial stakeholders
• Proven people leadership and stakeholder influencing skills in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

What's on offer

• Make a real impact, your analysis will shape real commercial decisions
• Greatcareer growthand development opportunities, lead and grow your team
• Breadth across commercial, marketing, supply chain and franchise economics
• Be part of a purpose-led brand doing real good, every sale helps feed someone in need through Plate 4 Plate (Plate4Plate: zambrero.com.au/plate4plate)
• Work from our Support Office in the heart of Circular Quay, Sydney

If you're ready to make an impact, drive success, and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of our network, this is the role for you!